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Recent Examples of intermittently
In it, the scientists postulated an increased risk of death in people who fasted intermittently.
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Frederik Jötten, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
Mating season is February to April, and females will lay one or two eggs per day intermittently during that period.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
For some, the pause is only temporary because their Starlink dish is used intermittently for RV or camping trips.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The drone plant in Maracay has operated intermittently depending on economic and political crises.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Caught Stealing is an intermittently fun experience that would be a better time if Aronofsky either loosened up a little more or, conversely, maintained a tighter grip on the wheel.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The trial in the case was held intermittently, with Figgs testifying in May and closing arguments made last month.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Israel has intermittently launched such long-range airstrikes since July 2024, after a Houthi drone hit Tel Aviv, in combat missions that, especially in retrospect, served as dry runs for the June air war against Iran.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Frederik Jötten, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
Mating season is February to April, and females will lay one or two eggs per day intermittently during that period.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
For some, the pause is only temporary because their Starlink dish is used intermittently for RV or camping trips.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The drone plant in Maracay has operated intermittently depending on economic and political crises.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Caught Stealing is an intermittently fun experience that would be a better time if Aronofsky either loosened up a little more or, conversely, maintained a tighter grip on the wheel.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The trial in the case was held intermittently, with Figgs testifying in May and closing arguments made last month.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Israel has intermittently launched such long-range airstrikes since July 2024, after a Houthi drone hit Tel Aviv, in combat missions that, especially in retrospect, served as dry runs for the June air war against Iran.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermittently
Adverb
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The shows are also spot-checked periodically.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Openings will continually periodically through until 2026, where once finished – 12 houses will be available.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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These boulders, ranging in size from several meters to hundreds of meters and weighing up to a few tons, occasionally tumble down cliffs and crater walls, leaving bright tracks of disturbed lunar dust behind.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant remains open, run by Un’s talented kitchen team, with Un, Chaparro, and Mama Kim dropping in occasionally; the food remains sharp and bright and deep and exhilarating, the mood vivacious and young and loud and polychromatic.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This allows for more sugars in the leaves to be left behind when the trees begin to transition into winter mode, producing vibrant red and sometimes purple leaves.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Although that relationship can sometimes be antagonistic, the central bank has long had powerful supporters in both parties on Capitol Hill and on its key committees.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Intermittently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermittently. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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